Zingano is the clear-cut No. 1 contender for Ronda
Rousey’s 135-pound crown, but with “Rowdy” on the sidelines due
to some ailments of her own, “Alpha” has been inserted into a bout
against Nunes.

Last seen delivering vicious knees and elbows to Miesha Tate
en route to victory at “The Ultimate Fighter 17” Finale, Zingano
has finished all but one of her fights before reaching the judges’
scorecards.

Nunes is no slouch. Since leaving Invicta Fighting Championships,
“Lioness” has gone undefeated under the Zuffa banner. At UFC 163
she bested Sheila Gaff
by way of technical knockout, and then at UFC Fight Night “Fight
for the Troops 3,” the Brazilian finished Germaine
de Randamie.